Archive · 23 Jul 2026
Law & Order Season 26: Reid Scott Exits, James Badge Dale Joins
Law & Order is changing for its 26th season.
Reid Scott, who played Detective Vincent Riley, is leaving the show.
He will be replaced by James Badge Dale, who will play a senior detective.
Reid Scott decided to leave because the show films in New York.
He won't be killed off in the show and will appear in a few episodes before leaving.
James Badge Dale is known for his roles in shows like 24 and movies like The Departed.
Reid Scott is also known for his roles in Veep and The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel.
Reid Scott is exiting Law & Order after season 25.
James Badge Dale will replace him as a senior detective.
Scott's exit is due to the show's filming location in New York.
Scott's character, Detective Vincent Riley, won't be killed off.
Scott will appear in a few episodes before his departure.
- Who
- Reid Scott and James Badge Dale
- What
- Reid Scott is exiting Law & Order, replaced by James Badge Dale
- When
- Upcoming season 26
- Where
- Filming in New York
- Why
- Reid Scott's personal choice and potential creative direction
Reid Scott's Decision
Show's Creative Direction
Reason for Exit
Reid Scott's Decision
Reid Scott chose to leave due to the show's filming location in New York.
Show's Creative Direction
The show may have creative reasons for recasting Detective Vincent Riley.
- Show
- Law & Order
- Season
- 26
- Exiting Actor
- Reid Scott
- New Actor
- James Badge Dale
- Character
- Detective Vincent Riley
- Joining Role
- Senior Detective
- Famous Roles of Reid Scott
- Dan Egan in Veep, Gordon Ford in The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel
- Famous Roles of James Badge Dale
- Roles in 24, The Pacific, The Departed